World Infant, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Day (WICAMHD) — April 23

April 23 is World Infant, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Day (WICAMHD)—a global initiative to raise awareness about the importance of mental health in young people. Launched by leading mental health organisations, WICAMHD highlights the urgent need to support mental wellbeing from infancy through adolescence.

Why it matters:

• Most mental disorders begin before age 25.

• Early adverse experiences impact lifelong health.

• Mental health issues in young people are rising globally.

WICAMHD aims to:

• Improve awareness and literacy.

• Reduce stigma around mental illness in youth.

• Strengthen diagnosis, treatment and prevention.

• Support training in under-resourced countries.

This year’s logo, “Mind the Heart for the World”, symbolizes the love, care and community children need to thrive.

Get involved:

• Share the logo.

• Spread the message on social media.

• Use hashtags: #WICAMHD #infantchildadolescentmentalhealth #worldmindyourheart

Together, let’s support young minds around the world.